Chapter 8 Introduction to the World Wine Industry Flashcards
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Geographical Indication
Australia
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Denominación de Origen
Spain
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Wine of Origin
South Africa
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Prädikatswein
Germany
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Italy
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
France
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Indicazione Geographica Tipica
Italy
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Vino de Pago
Spain
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
AVA
United States
Match the following legally defined wine region with its country of origin.
Vinho Regional
Portugal
The European Union was founded in ___________as an economic initiative to help relatively small countries compete with larger economies in the ____________.
1993 ; global marketplace
Approximately _____% of the global vineyard is located in Europe.
56
According to the International Organization of Vine and wine (OIV), what were the top three wine-producing countries in 2018?
Italy, France, Spain
Under the new EU framework, the highest level of wine classification available is PDO, which stands for
Protected designation of Origin
The new EU regulations permit the continuing use of pre-existing designations of origin, as long as they were registered prior to
December 31, 2011
The second tier of quality wine under the new EU classification system is known as PGI, which stands for
Protected Geographical Indication
If a protected place-name is used on the label of a PDO wine, ____________% of the grapes in the wine must be from the stated region.
100
If a protected place-name is used on the label of a PGI wine, ____________% of the grapes in the wine must be from the stated region.
85
If a PDO of PGI wine states a vintage date on the label, ____________% of the wine must be from the stated vintage.
minimum of 85
If a PDO or PGI wine uses the name of a single grape variety as its name, ___________% of the wine must be made from the stated variety.
minimum of 85
Old world OR New world?
Bold Flavors
New world
Old world OR New world?
Emphasis on terroir
Old world
Old world OR New world?
Vineyards planted close to markets
Old world
Old world OR New world?
Highlight the style or skill of the winemaker
New world
Old world OR New world?
More subtlety
Old world
Old world OR New world?
Emphasis on fruit flavors
New world
Old world OR New world?
Less acidity
New world
Old world OR New world?
Lower levels of alcohol
Old world
Old world OR New world?
Subtle flavors
Old world
Old world OR New world?
Emphasis on grape variety
New world
Old world OR New world?
More alcohol
New world
Old world OR New world?
Higher acidity
Old world
Old world OR New world?
Earthier flavors
Old world
